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Strengthening the US Navy: Updates and Contracts

US Navy F35

Introduction:

The Americans for a Stronger Navy organization is committed to promoting and inspiring support for the US Navy’s mission. With recent updates and contracts, we continue to see progress in the development of critical warfighting capabilities that will enhance the Navy’s readiness. In this article, we will delve into the latest contracts and updates that highlight the importance of a strong Navy for America’s security.

Summary

This article provides an update on recent Navy contracts, including the following:

Lockheed Martin Corp. has been awarded a $1,439,135,764 undefinitized contract for the continued development of critical F-35 warfighting capabilities.
Lockheed Martin Corp. has also been awarded a $35,646,196 fixed-price incentive (firm target) modification contract for Navy equipment and engineering services.
Federated Maritime LLC has been awarded a $33,476,761 firm-fixed-price contract for the time charter of one clean, approved upon delivery U.S. Flag, double hull tanker.
General Dynamics Electric Boat Co. has been awarded a $15,715,111 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification contract for lead yard support and development studies and design efforts related to Virginia class submarines.

These contracts emphasize the Navy’s focus on enhancing its warfighting capabilities and readiness. With a strong Navy, America’s security and safety are better protected, and we can continue to advance our national interests worldwide.

Key Takeaways

The recent contracts for the Navy total approximately $1.5 billion, highlighting the importance of investing in critical warfighting capabilities and technology, such as the F-35 and Virginia class submarines.
The Navy’s readiness and ability to defend the country are critical to America’s security and safety, as seen in the recent contracts for equipment and engineering services and time charter of a tanker.

The lead yard support and development studies contract is an essential investment in the Navy’s future, ensuring that it can continue to innovate and advance its capabilities to maintain its dominance.

Conclusion:

As Americans, we should be proud of our Navy’s accomplishments and its ongoing efforts to enhance its warfighting capabilities. These recent contracts demonstrate that the Navy is dedicated to maintaining its readiness and dominance in today’s complex security environment.

We urge all Americans to support the mission of a Stronger Navy and the vital role it plays in ensuring our nation’s security and prosperity.

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Hypersonic Air-Launched Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare weapon program Welcomed by Americans for a Stronger Navy

The Navy has awarded contracts to two defense giants, Lockheed-Martin and Raytheon, to separately develop prototype ship-sinking hypersonic missiles for the program

As an organization dedicated to promoting a strong and capable U.S. Navy, Americans for a Stronger Navy welcomes the recent investment by the Navy in the development of a new hypersonic ship-killing missile known as HALO.

A contractor-derived rendering of the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile, or .
Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Northrop Grumman are developing the next-generation Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile, also known as HACM

HALO is a carrier-based offensive anti-ship strike weapon that supports the U.S. Navy’s long range fires strategy.

Press reports reflect that this new weapon is expected to have both anti-ship and hypersonic capabilities, making it a powerful tool for targeting and destroying enemy ships from a safe distance.

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of this investment, as well as the potential impact that HALO could have in a potential conflict with China in the western Pacific.

As the world becomes more interconnected and tensions rise between nations, it is crucial for countries to invest in their defense capabilities.

For the United States, this means ensuring that the Navy remains a strong and capable force, capable of deterring potential adversaries and protecting American interests around the world.

Recently, the U.S. Navy has taken a major step towards maintaining its strength by investing in the development of a new hypersonic ship-killing missile known as HALO (Hypersonic Air-launched Offensive).

What makes HALO unique is that it combines both anti-ship and hypersonic capabilities, allowing it to effectively target and destroy enemy ships from hundreds of miles away.

This new weapon is expected to be carried by carrier-based jets such as the FA-18E/F Super Hornet and F-35 Lightning, and possibly future successors. It is also expected to fly farther and faster than the current LRASM stealth cruise missile.

The focus on anti-ship capabilities in the development of HALO reflects the Navy’s recognition of the potential conflict with China in the western Pacific, particularly in the event of a battle over Taiwan.

Simulations have shown that the effectiveness of long-range anti-ship missiles will be critical in such a scenario, highlighting the importance of the Navy’s investment in the HALO program.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Navy is investing in the development of a new hypersonic ship-killing missile known as HALO.
  • HALO combines anti-ship and hypersonic capabilities and is expected to fly farther and faster than the current LRASM stealth cruise missile.

The Navy’s focus on anti-ship capabilities in the development of HALO reflects the potential conflict with China in the western Pacific, particularly in the event of a battle over Taiwan.

The effectiveness of long-range anti-ship missiles will be critical in a potential conflict with China, highlighting the importance of the Navy’s investment in the HALO program.

A strong and capable Navy is crucial for the United States to deter potential adversaries and protect American interests around the world.